Jennifer Chinemelum

A motivated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Science graduate seeking to build a rewarding career in a reputable healthcare organization where I can apply my laboratory knowledge, technical skills, and commitment to accurate patient care. I aim to continuously develop my professional skills, contribute effectively to the laboratory team, and uphold high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and ethical practice while gaining valuable experience and contributing to the organization's goals.

Medical Lab Scientist at Motherwell Diagnostics (2024-02-13 – 2024-07-13)

• Assisted in collection, proper labeling and collection, identification and proper labeling of patient's sample which includes blood, urine, stool, high vaginal swabs
• Performed routine laboratory tests in areas like Hematology, clinical chemistry, medical microbiology
• Assisted with full blood counts, blood glucose, lipid profile, hormonal assays, liver and kidney function tests
• Performed and interpreted urinalysis using reagent strips and urine microscopies
• Prepared culture media and maintained appropriate laboratory conditions for microbiological investigations
• Performed stool and urine microscopies including identification of common bacterial isolates
• Carried out routine quality control procedures and ensured accuracy and reliability of laboratory results
• Observed appropriate infection prevention boosters, standard operating procedures while handling clinical specimens
• Recorded and documented laboratory results accurately and maintained patient confidentiality
• Worked collaboratively with my other colleagues and lab staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely reporting of results

Medical Laboratory Posting Experience - Student Intern (400 Level) at Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri (2023-11 – 2023-12)

• Gained practical exposure to the routine operation of a hospital's medical laboratory
• Assisted and learnt how to collect, receive, process and handle patients' samples
• Routed through Hematology, medical microbiology Assisted, clinical chemistry and histopathology
• Gained practical knowledge on procedures like PCV, hemoglobin estimation, blood film preparation, blood grouping and Rh typing under supervision
• Performed basic urinalysis and microscopic examination of urine samples
• Observed and assisted with microbiological procedures including specimen inoculation, culture, Gram staining and identification of common bacterial isolates
• Maintained proper documentation of laboratory activities and patient confidentiality

Medical Laboratory Posting Experience - Student Intern (300 Level) at Imo State Specialist Hospital Umuguma (2022-03 – 2022-04)

• Assisted with the collection, labeling, and proper handling of patient specimens
• Gained practical experience in hematology, including PCV, ESR, blood grouping, and basic blood sample processing
• Assisted with urinalysis, including physical examination, reagent strip testing, and urine microscopy
• Participated in clinical chemistry sample preparation and routine laboratory procedures
• Assisted with microbiology procedures such as specimen inoculation, Gram staining, culture, and observation of bacterial growth
• Assisted in parasitology investigations, including stool examination and malaria parasite testing
• Learned proper use, cleaning, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Practiced accurate recording and documentation of laboratory results
• Observed and followed laboratory safety, infection-control, and waste-disposal procedures
• Worked under the supervision of qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists and gained experience in maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science in Medical Laboratory Science – Imo State University (2019-11 – 2024-07)

Secondary School – Holy Rosary College Uwani (2012-09 – 2018-07)